AI, Robotics, and the Evolution of Supply Chain: Insights from Prof Sečkin Ozkul of USF

Send me a messageIn the latest episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, I had the privilege to delve deep with Prof Sečkin Ozkul, fromf the University of South Florida. We traversed the transformative landscape of supply chain management, its evolving trends, and the undeniable importance of sustainability in today's business world.One of the episode's standout moments was Sečkin's point on the burgeoning demand for supply chain graduates. Employers today are actively on the lookout for these specialised graduates, recognising the unique skill set they bring to the table. It's no longer about stumbling into the field; it's about honing a craft that's increasingly becoming indispensable.We also touched upon the exciting integration of AI in the supply chain curriculum and how students are being primed to harness its power. From AI's potential to revolutionize forecasting to its critical role in analytics, it's evident that the world of supply chain is rapidly evolving.And, we talked about the increasing prevalence of robotics in warehouses? Sečkin's students are at the forefront, observing these changes firsthand and keenly understanding the implications.Lastly, Sečkin's insights into the rising C-suite roles dedicated purely to supply chain dynamics underline its growing significance in global business strategies.Don't miss this episode brimming with insights, trends, and a peek into the future of supply chain management. Dive in now!P.S. Want to get in touch with Seckin? Shoot him an email at [email protected] your supply chain take the hit? Download my free 15-minute resilience scorecard to uncover hidden vulnerabilities, calculate your score and turn the results into a practical 30-day action plan: tomraftery.com/scorecard  If disruption hit tomorrow, would you know where your supply chain was most exposed? In 15 minutes my free scorecard helps you assess 27 resilience statements, calculate your score, and turn the result into three priorities and a 30 day action plan. You can download the scorecard free at tomraftery.com/scorecard.Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers:Alicia FaragKieran OgnevGary LynchAnd remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber  - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to bonus episodes of topical, timely supply chain resilience analysis.🎤 Looking for a keynote speaker on supply chain resilience, AI, and sustainability?I help leaders understand the forces reshaping global supply chains, from geopolitical disruption and climate risk to AI and real-time decision-making. Download my Speaker Pack: https://tinyurl.com/spkrpckFinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.